
Speaking of weapons, Nidhogg 2 introduces three new ones in addition to the classic poker: a bow, dagger and broadsword. There’s an online offering, sure, but Nidhogg 2 works best as a hark back to the 1 v 1 couch-based fighters of old, where taunting your opponent can be just as effective as throwing a fencing sword to win. It’s in playing against other real-life players where Nidhogg 2’s nature as the perfect party game comes to life. Nidhogg 2 features a bigger world and therefore more stages. All feature a mix of environments, platforms, and obstacles you’ll need to navigate while chasing down your opponent, as you fight through everything from castle innards to a nightclub. There’s also a better attempt at a campaign of sorts now, where players can work through each of Nidhogg 2’s ten unique stages to get a sense of the quirks of each. Whereas the original merely saw you play as the faint outline of a pixelated man, here players can personalise their own wacky character to make them fitting for the game’s madcap foolishness. This iteration of Nidhogg’s most notable change comes from its art style. Icy caverns can make you slip when running. And thankfully, all the stripped-back elements that made the first Nidhogg so celebrated remain intact. If this sounds exceedingly simple, that’s because it is. You win by being the first to reach the last screen on your opponent’s side, using an eclectic mix of weapons to one-shot kill your AI or player-controlled enemy.

The basic concept sees two players dropped into a colourful stage, facing each other in a duel that will see the winner eaten by the eponymous Nidhogg. Though still not on the Switch, anyone who’s played the original Nidhogg will be instantly familiar with this souped-up sequel. No, Nidhogg 2 gave me a dead arm because it’s the kind of fighting game that will have your girlfriend repeatedly punch you for winning after 30 minutes of intense back-and-forth warfare. Nor was it because of the frantic race that ensues when dashing to the opponent’s final screen. Don’t worry, it wasn’t due to repeatedly smashing the Switch’s X or Y button. Nidhogg 2 is aiming for a 2017 release date.Nidhogg 2 is the first game I can recall giving me a dead arm. Only time will tell how much this will affect the game as a whole. Nearly every video featuring them has been massively downvoted. Although these designs are proving to be very decisive. Instead of simple sprites reminiscent of the Atari 2600, fully detailed sprites are being utilized. The game has also received a massive art overall. This, along with a new soundtrack, new levels, and new challenge modes puts quite a lot in this game.


Each one with a unique feel to them, to give the game more depth. A variety of new weapons will be added in the sequel Axes, knives, and bows and arrows. A sword was the only weapon that could be used in the first game. Nidhogg 2 is planning to add quite a bit to the formula.
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Fans will be glad to hear that Nidhogg 2 will not be exclusive to the PC and will be coming to the PS4 Some time ago, a sequel, Nidhogg 2, was announced for the PC. It received a lot of positive feedback with its fast paced and frantic combat system.

You engage in bloody sword fights with a friend or the A.I., all so you can reach the far end of the screen. Nidhogg was a well received little game from 2014. Nidhogg 2 will not be limited to just one platform.
